Madar (Calotropis gigantea) ki Mala – This photo was taken at Phool Bazar, Bansphatak in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). Rs. 5/- per Madar (मदार) garland. Upon query, I was told by the shopkeeper it is offered …
Madar (Calotropis gigantea) ki Mala
Ganth Gobhi (Knolkhol)
Ganth Gobhi (Knolkhol) – This photo was taken at Old Dashashwamedh Road in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Cost of Ganth Gobhi – Rs. 30 per kg. Click to read…
Keshav Pan Bhandar (60 years old) – Best Paan Shop in Varanasi
Banaras is famous for paan, as we all know. As there is numerous paan shop, I was in search of one of the best paan shop. Assi Ghat was a nearby location, and we two …
Pahalwan Sweets – 65 Year-Old Famous for ‘Laung Lata’
We two were nearby Lanka and were deciding to return home, but then I inquired with a shopkeeper about a famous shop selling ‘Laung Lata‘ as I had little knowledge about a shop selling one …
Baba Thandai – With/Without Bhaang (free) Since 60 Years
One day during the evening hours we – three friends were on our way to have Dahi wale Gol Gappe. At Bansphatak inside a small lane (Hauz Katora), I saw a colorful shop with the …
Blue Lassi – Best Flavours Since 70 Years
We were walking in the lanes and by lanes of Varanasi and saw a display board talking about Blue Lassi (Kachowri Gali Chowk) 100 meters away. We followed the route till we reached the shop. …
Kashi Chat Bhandar – 50 Years and Continuing As The Most Famous
Almost opposite St. Thomas Church (Godowlia Chowk) is Kashi Chat Bhandar one of the most famous shops for Chat in Varanasi. It is approx. The 50-year-old shop opens at 3 pm and closes around 10 …
Malaiyo – Seasonal Winter Dessert of Varanasi
During the Varanasi tour, I saw numerous locations shops selling yellow-colored sweet stuff. I inquired my friend and was told it is ‘Malaiyo‘ – a delicious seasonal dessert. Is it as heavy as it looks …
Gur ka Rasgulla at ‘Ksheer Sagar’ – Legacy of Sweetness Since 1968
Afternoon hours I was at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ghat talking with a Jal Police Sub-Inspector as nobody was present at the tourist assistance booth. The query was about the oldest and most famous sweet shop …